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I Went to Morehouse College, But Morgan State University Was the First HBCU I Fell in Love With

There’s nothing like a good ole Facebook Memory, eh? This morning, while logging into the ‘Book, I was reminded of a discussion I started on November 29, 2017 (a year ago), spurred by an episode of This Is US about which historically black college or university (HBCU) was the most well-known. Here’s an excerpt…

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Black female athletes: Things are better, but far from fair Panel at Morgan State focuses on obstacles facing women in sports

For decades, black female athletes have faced criticism, inequality, lack of support and unrealistic societal expectations. Although there has been progress, it hasn’t been enough. “Just because it’s better doesn’t mean it’s fair,” said professional softball player AJ Andrews. “A lot of times they say, ‘You have this. It’s fine.’ ” She noted how unusual […]

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‘Just run’ — trailblazing marathoner Marilyn Bevans met the challenges and became a champion As the New York City Marathon nears, the legend talks about her legacy — and welcomes a new generation of U.S. distance runners

NEW YORK CITY — It’s a bright fall October day. A bike whisks by, leading a group of runners on a marathon course. Its rider is playing Chaka Khan’s “I Know You, I Live You,” the perfect soundtrack for a radiant afternoon in Tribeca. The unmistakable energy that fills the five boroughs every autumn can’t […]

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Is Towson vs. Morgan State a real football rivalry in the making? Schools are 5 miles apart in the Battle of Greater Baltimore

Everyone loves a good college sports rivalry. Bragging rights, reputations and trophies are on the line. At historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), rivalries between Howard and Hampton or Coppin State and Morgan State are legendary. But have you heard about the Battle of Greater Baltimore? It pits Morgan against Towson University, a team not […]

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HBCUs get help on making campuses more inclusive for transgender students Human Rights Campaign hosts summit with 12 schools

“We are more diverse than we are similar. We are more layered than we are one thing.” The statement from Jodie Patterson, the mother of transgender boy Penelope, resonated throughout the first-floor conference room of the Human Rights Campaign building in Washington, D.C. Her words at the Leadership Summit on LGBTQ Inclusion for University Presidents […]

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New study examines history of black women fighting to be respected as athletes Joint project by Morgan State and The Undefeated shows today’s competitors are still battling stereotypes

When black women take to the tracks, fields and courts, they are not facing just their opponents. They are also battling stereotypes and the weight of racial history, according to a new study by the Morgan State University School of Global Journalism & Communication. The study, “Beating Opponents, Battling Belittlement: How African-American Female Athletes Use […]

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Olympic runner Rochelle Stevens on the importance of looking good ‘Beauty became a part of my regimen of training’

Rochelle Stevens won a silver medal in the 4×400-meter relay at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics and a gold in the same event in Atlanta in 1996. In this video interview produced by the Morgan State University School of Global Journalism and Communication, she discusses her experience competing for Morgan State and why it was important […]

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The first Black Enterprise BE Smart HBCU Summit’s major themes were tough love, preparation and optimism ‘If you don’t know your history, you don’t know your possibilities’

The old saying goes: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. But according to Ronald C. Parker, president and CEO of the Executive Leadership Council, the opposite is true in the private sector. If something ain’t broke, managers, leaders and bosses are going out of their way to not only break it, but also to […]

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Separate, Still Unequal: Maryland HBCU Students Fed Up with State’s Unequal Funding

Historically Black colleges and universities students in Maryland claim their universities are treated like they […]

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Morgan State students see role models at panel on black female athletes ‘They’re paving the way for us.’

Katia Jordan sat in the auditorium of Morgan State University’s Student Center and watched with excitement as a panel composed of people whom she could identify with talked, laughed and explored the intersections of gender, race, religion and sports. The Undefeated and Morgan State teamed up for a discussion about negative images of black female […]

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Landmark Case Shows Traditionally White Institutions in Maryland Duplicated HBCU Programs to Receive More Funding

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‘The New Normal:’ South Carolina Flood Victims Face Long Recovery

Earlier this month, parts of South Carolina were ravaged by floods. “We haven’t seen this […]

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Top 10 HBCU’s That Produce The Highest Earning Graduates

10. Southern University and A&M College Average starting salary: $41,400 Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. […]

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Cannibalism suspect charged with attempted murder in previous attack

BALTIMORE (AP) - A Kenyan cannibalism suspect faces a more serious charge of attempted murder in a different attack at a Baltimore university dorm...

The post Cannibalism suspect charged with attempted murder in previous attack appeared first on theGrio.

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Baltimore's Kenyan American community blasts cannibalism connection

What may have led Morgan State University student, Alexander Kinyua, to admittedly dismember his roommate and eat some of his body parts?...

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